They are very susceptible to moisture. Here at the base of the Rockies the Zlincolns hold up well.
I like the skin/patina on that one. Nice one Greg.
Yep, that one has seen better days.
They don't crack the coin unless, it meets your specific order. I think that @sham coin meets a 70 Dcam. I wouldn't cross it unless it meets...
Honestly, the coin looks like it has a weak strike, it was never harshly cleaned, circulated but not cleaned, And probably down graded because of...
Cheech, I am only gonna teach the steps, verifying a coin can be difficult until you get your hands on a real one, the die markers are the only...
I will put it this way, the coin rivals an 1887 MS63 Dmpl I own. A tad more luster grazes. But, still I would say it is conservatively graded. I...
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I forgot to post my guess. I was at AU50.
The coin graded MS61DMPL.
Don't be confused. usually whenever a lot of DDD is present on a coin you need to take extra time evaluating a coin. Add in a bunch of wear and...
Those are classic signs of DDD. If you notice most of the perimeter device are doubled towards the rim.
Very possibly this one. CU-1c-1940S-11R http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-cent-cuds-1940-1942/
The motto sure is interesting, It lacks the die crack to be a later die state of DDO-001. There is though plenty of die deterioration to say that...
I think there is rnough contact on that one to say AU. But a great find from a roll. Here is one that came out of a 50$ mint bag. These years were...
Everything looks fine on that one. There is still a little bit of luster left on it.
Sure! It's all good I had this name pop in my head. I think his name was ED Wood. He was the best of the best.;) Just joking with ya, I think the...
Cool set up. What does a rig like that cost?
Looks like it is time for the reveal. This one graded at MS61. I decided to take some more photos and I think that getting the coin further from...
I see the purse now.
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